7 unusual ways to make your modern kitchen better

If you're a keen amateur cook and love spending time in your kitchen, you probably notice all the little details you wish were slightly different, or those areas that perhaps fall a little flat. If you notice them every day, they'll soon start to grate.

Even if you don't spend a lot of time in your kitchen, you'll know when it doesn't hit the style notes you wanted it to, so we're here today to help you capture a more dramatic and stylish feel in your space. Kitchen planners are great at what they do, but unless they know your home intimately and can get a true sense of your tastes, it's tricky for them to encapsulate your hopes and wishes all in one installation.

So why not use their design as a starting point and think about embracing some of these ideas to add some extra spice? Modern kitchens can take a lot of personalisation, so don't stop until it's perfect for you!

3. Don't shy away from glossy cabinets

For a modern kitchen that really speaks volumes about your taste, glossy cabinets are a must. The really great thing about this tip is that if you're simply bored of your current doors, you can swap them out in a few minutes to give the impression of a brand new kitchen.

It might sound bold, but we love curved cabinets finished with gloss doors because they look oh so elegant!

7. Be bold with minimalism

Modern kitchens look great because they can be made to work in any space to add a sleek, perfectly finished look to a home. However, if you want to really up the style points of your installation, how about some brazen minimalism?

Open counters, bare minimum cupboards, open-fronted shelving and integrated appliances are the key features of the look and we adore them all.